2 killed in NY Thruway crash

Published July 1, 2014 2:41am ET



MENDON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say two people have been killed in a multi-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on the New York State Thruway.

State police say it happened at about 4:30 p.m. Monday on I-90 in Mendon. They say a vehicle apparently crossed into the westbound lanes striking a tractor trailer, which burst into flames.

Authorities say five vehicles were involved in the accident. The total number of injuries was not immediately available.